To make ABC ME chat fun for everyone, here are some rules on how to chat online

1. Don't be rudeYou can disagree with someone, but don't be rude or unpleasant... after all, you don’t like it when people are rude to you.

2. Don't pick on anyoneEvery person has the right to feel safe from bullying – and that always includes online spaces too.

3. Don't put your details onlineDon't post any information that identifies you or anyone else (e.g. phone number, full name, your home address, email address, web addresses, references to any other online profiles or pages you may have, the name of your school, or even sport clubs or other activities you do play in).

4. Go undercover4. Use an "undercover" name instead of your real name. Make sure that your undercover name is not inappropriate, offensive or otherwise in breach of the ABC’s Conditions of Use.

5. Be originalCopying or ripping off other people’s work isn’t cool in the real world and it isn't cool online - so make sure the stuff you post online is all your own. This includes other people’s song lyrics and stories.

6. Make sure it's fun for everyoneThe moderators will delete any messages that are outside of these house rules and if you're a severe or repeat offender, your account will be suspended.

These are also some golden rules to remember when you're not online too:

1. Don't meet upDon't arrange to meet people from online in the real world. Remember, even though you are chatting online, you are still chatting to strangers and the same rules about strangers apply.

2. Stranger dangerNever, ever, ever go with a stranger, especially if they say they know you from online. If a strange person tells you they have been on the ABC ME Chat, send an email to the moderators and TELL YOUR PARENT OR CARER IMMEDIATELY.

If you don’t understand any of these rules, please ask your parent or carer to read them and explain them to you.